Hepatitis C for Nurses and Midwives

Posted Thursday 17 October 2024 | ASHM Health

This free training course provides nurses and midwives with the knowledge and confidence to increase screening and management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.

Target audience

This training is for nurses and midwives working in Queensland across varied service settings, including general practice and other primary care settings, hospital settings, correctional settings, drug and alcohol services, sexual/reproductive health services, and Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations.

Course components  

This facilitated training consists of a three-hour interactive webinar comprising of presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and group discussions.

Learning outcomes  

• Identify when testing/screening for hepatitis C is indicated.   

• Interpret hepatitis C test results.   

• Discuss required pre-treatment assessments for hepatitis C.  

• Determine which treatment, monitoring and follow-up required for hepatitis C. 

• Examine the role of the nurse and midwife in models of care for hepatitis C testing, treatment, and follow-up.

Endorsement and CPD

This training is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 3 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard. Australian College of Midwives (ACM) endorsement is pending.

Funding

This activity is funded by Queensland Health.

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